We’re Rob, Jade, and Bob, the founders/writers/editors of this site. We’ve started Vagabond3 as a sharing place for our fast approaching around-the-world adventure. Through travel reports, interviews, photos, and videos, we want to bring you along on our globe-trotting journey. Continue reading…

Hi fellow traveler! Yes, you— I’m talking to you. I’ve got a bone to pick with you. Your airport and air travel behavior is completely inappropriate. I understand that you might not be a “pro traveler,” but that’s no excuse for you to not have some common courtesy on this flight we’re sharing. You’re likely confused as to what I’m talking about, so allow me to break down your annoying habits. Please make sure your seatbelt is properly fastened, and pay close attention: Continue reading…

No trip to New York City is complete without taking in a show, but a pair of Broadway tickets can cost as much as a hotel room, and a family pack of four – forget about it.  Don’t worry, you are not the only person faced with this dilemma.  There are plenty of ways to find discount tickets for the hot shows, especially off season or before the Tony’s are announced, and the more flexible you are about which show or where you sit, the more savings there are available.  I’ve tried them all, and I’m going to go over the pros and cons of each choice. Continue reading…

After successfully completing the 4320SYD contest, we won around the world tickets with VAustralia and their Virgin partners.  We get to travel to Sydney, Hong Kong and London.  With the Chinese New Year fast approaching (it’s actually Valentine’s Day this year), I thought it was only appropriate to research more and discover what Hong Kong is all about.

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Brenda is a guest blogger for V3.  She has been working as a US based flight attendant for over 35 years.  She regularly travels both nationally and internationally.

How do I get my stuff from Point A to Point B?  Luggage is the one of the most important aspects of the journey, and in today’s world the Carry-On Bag is King.  There are many well-known reasons to use a carry-on instead of a checked bag, but above all else, a carry-on bag gives you control.  That’s a nice feeling. We are not in control of many things at the airport, and by carrying your bag you guarantee that, no matter what happens, you are going to have a change of clothes, medications, and various other amenities with you to be comfortable.

The approved size for a carry-on bag for most airlines is 22 x 14 x 9. There is a backpacking option here, and it certainly seems to be a great option if you are so inclined (there is a definite reason that military men and women travel with a backpack). However, I find the best option for most travelers is the roll-aboard bag and I will share with you what to look for in one. Continue reading…

The Apple iPad is coming. What does the iPad mean for travelers across the globe? Will it cut down on flight delays? Can it do anything to fix the global economic crisis? Can it make me breakfast? The answer to all these questions is definitely no, but it’s still a really cool gadget that you might be interested in purchasing. But should you buy one? It depends on what you’re after when it comes to a mobile computing device. Continue reading…